What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Sports Anchor position at KHBS/KHOG 40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW?
Job Description
Weekend Sports Anchor and Multimedia Journalist
40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR., is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ who can identify important sports story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present in a compelling manner. The Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Weekend Sports Anchor and Multimedia Journalist
40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR., is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ who can identify important sports story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present in a compelling manner. The Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Gather information for sports stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Anchor weekend sports
- Put together high-quality packages
- Collaborate with management on sports packages, special reports and documentaries
- Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online and all digital platforms
- Plan, implement, and execute day-of and extensive sports coverage
- Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories
- Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting. photography and editing
- Creative writer and editor
- Must be skilled and planning for immediate and long-term sports coverage
- Must be disciplined and a self starter
- Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
- Can provide samples of reporting and photography
- Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
- Can handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.